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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
A Coming Financial, Napoleon.


Banks are viewed as public conveniences
and receive their charters as such They have
got to be quite personal in their utility. how
ever Excepting in the smaller banks it is
next to impossible for man with moderate
means to open an account unless he happens
to be backed by influence the bank does not
care to antagonize went recently with
friend of mine who wanted to open an ac-
count in state bank that does heavy bust
ness in private accounts for the tradesmen
and wealthy people in good neighborhood.
My friend is beginner in business, to whom
an account is a necessity. He had $1,000,
chiefly in checks, TO open fire with. The
president happening to be away he fell into
the clutches If the cashier. That magnate
listened to his overtures disdainfully.
"How much do you wish to open an account
withg" he asked.
The sum was named and the cashier mani
Tested open amusement.
"The fact is said he, "that we do not care
to handle such small amounts. Besides we
do not allow an account to be drawn under
$500. We would like to oblige MIR. X."-the
gentleman from whom the would he depositor
brought an notwithstanding, really
AT this juncture tie president of the insti-
tuition arrived, and, happening to be a
personal acquaintance of my friend and my
sell, he did the duty his underling would have
evaded. | asked him whether they were in
tine habit of declining to open accounts on
small deposits when the depositors were
reputable men engaged in legitimate bust
ness.
Never" he said emphatically, small ac
counts are troublesome and Improbable, but
regard it as a duty to take them in when |
believe the depositor to be worthy man who
needed our conveniences. My first bank &C
count was 500"
This banker, who appreciates his duty to
the public, is, believe, a man of 20 years,
who never dreamed of specializing on the
street. His ambitious minded managing
man is under 20, and may yet he young
Napoleon of finHnce.-Alfred Trumble in
New York News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
fORAGERS IN THE SADDLE.
Carrying OF Hams and Sweet Potatoe,

Carrying OFF Hams and Sweet Potatoes
in the Face of the Enemy.
We were proud of our foragers. They con-
stituted q picked force from each regiment,
under an officer selected for the command,
and were remarkable for intelligence, spirit
and daring. Before daylight, mounted on
horses captured on the plantations, they were
in the saddle and away, covering the country
sometimes seven miles in advance Although
have said ''in the saddle" many forager
had nothing better than bit of carpet and a
rope halter; yet this simplicity of equipment
did not abate his power Of carrying off hams
and sweet potatoes in the face of the enemy
The foragers were also important as a sort
of advanced guard, for they formed virtually
a curtain of mounted infantry screening US
from the inquisitive eyes of parties of Wheel
er's cavalry, with whom they did not hesitate
to engage when 1t was question of rich
plantation.
When compelled to retire, they resorted to
all the tricks Of infantry skirmishers, and
summoned re-enforcements Of foragers from
other regiments to help drive the "Johnnies'
out. When success crowned their efforts, the
plantation was promptly stripped of live
stock and eatables The natives were &C.
customed to bury provisions, for they feared
their own soldiers quite ns much as they
feared ours. These subterranean stores were
readily discovered by the practiced yankee"
eye. The appearance of the ground and
little probing with ramrod or a bayonet
soon decided whether to dig. Teams were
Improvised: carts and vehicles of all sorts
were pressed into the service and loaded with
provisions. If any Anticipated militia uni
forms were discovered, they were promptly
donned, and comical procession escorted
the valuable train Of booty to the point where
the brigade was expected to bivouac for the
night The regimentals Of the past, even to
those of revolutionary times, were often con-
spicuous.
On an occasion when our brigade had the
advance, several parties of foragers, cousoli
dating themselves, captured town from the
enemy's cavalry and occupied the neighbor-
ing plantations. Before the arrival of the
main column hostilities had ceased; order had
been restored and mock arrangements were
made to receive the army. Our regiment in
the advance was confronted by a picket
dressed in continental uniform, who waved
his plumed hat in response to the gibes of the
men and galloped away on his bareback mule
to apprise his comrades of our approach.
We marched into the town and rested on each
side of the main street. Presently forager,
in ancient militia uniform indicating high
rank, debouched from a side street to do the
honors of the occasion. He was mounted on
Rozinante with bit of carpet for a saddle.
His old plumed chapeau in hand, he rode
with gracious dignity through the street, as
If reviewing the brigade After him came a
family carriage laden with hams, sweet po-
tatoes and other provisions, aud drawn by
two horses, a mule and COW, the two latter
ridden by postilions.-Capt. Daniel Oakley in
The Century.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

1t is custom among railroad men whose
homes are situated within view of their pass
ing trains to be always on the platform of the
cars and to salute their wives or other mem
bers of the family, who are generally at the
window OF the time VIXEN the trains pass
The conductors and brakemen have come to
regard it as a duty on the part Of their fami-
lies to be at the window. A conductor on q
certain railroad, whose home is near Orange,
is very particular to have this custom OBJ
served and only discovered the other day that
his wife, for an indefinite period, has been
circumventing him by having n dummy
dressed in her clothes near the'wmdow with
a fluttering handkerchief that gave her hus-
band the idea she was there waiting to salute
him.-Newark News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Probably no one thing has caused such
AZ general revival of trade at Harlz &
Bahnsen's drug store as their giving away
to their customers of so many free trial
bottles of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade is simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that ii always cures and
never disappoints. Coughs. colds, ssth
ma, bronchitis. Group, and all throat and
lung diseases quickly cured. You Can
test it before buying by getting a Trial
bottle fee. large size 81. Every bottle
warranted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

There is a plant popularity known as
"sheepweed" which grows in great profusion
around sheep pens, hence its name This
weed is possessed of decidedly poisonous or at
least deleterious qualities, and the Indians
gather quantity of it and set it afloat on
pool in the river, and standing down stream
from it they thrash it with tree branches
until the juice exudes and becomes mixed
with the water The result is that every
trout for a hundred yards or so below that
point is 'doped," or stupefied and rendered
helpless and an easy captive.-San Francisco
Examiner
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

You are allowed Il free trial Of th5rts
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Ccle brated
Voltaic Belt with Electric Suspensory
Appliances, for the speedy r,ii;;ef and per
nanent cure of Nervous Debility, loss of
Vitality and Manhood, and all kindred
troubles. Also, for many other diseases.
Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed. No risk is incurTedi
Illustrated pamphlet, with full Informal
ton, terms, ETC., mailed free by address,
ing Voltaic Belt Co, Marshall, Mich.
decd 4 ".
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
ADVICE To mvTHEKa.

Are you disturbed at night and broken
Of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If SO,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. Its value is incalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm,
mediately. Depend upon it mothers.
there is no mistake about it. 1t cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, regulates the ston-
ach and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. and
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
tenn. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for Children Teething is pleasant to the
taste and is the prescription of one of
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sicians in the United States, and is for
sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
The FavorlIe Line to California

The Great Rock Island &C., R. |. & P.
r. r } offers choice of routes beyond
the Missouri river on both single and
round trip tickets, First-class excursions
every week. Rates as low as the lowest.
Trans imposed of elegant day coaches,
superb dining cars, magnificent chair
cars and Pullman palace sleeping cars
For full information, address, E. A. Hol-
brook, G. T. & P. A.. Chicago, Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Your liveryrhan knows what he's
about. He uses the Rice Coil Spring.
because his customers won't have any
other kind, if they can get this. Besides,
two wagons with the Rice Spring las. as
long as three with any other kind.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
A Valuable Cherry Tree,

Six hundred dollars seems large price for
one cherry tree, but that was the sum paid
fer one in Santa Clara county. 1t was re-
quired to be removed to make way for the
New Almaieu railroad. The owner de
manded 5000 for it; experts were appointed,
and it was proved that the tree ha;} for years
yielded the owner crops Of fruit which sold
for sums equivalent to the interest en- the
amount claimed. By compromise $500 was
accepted for the tree This will give our
eastern friends some idea of the value of fruit
trees and the profit derived from them in
Santa Clara valley Reno New Gazette.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Use it in every sick room. Will keep
the atmosphere pure and wholesome
removing all bad odors from any source
VIII destroy all Disease Germs, infec-
ton from all Fev5rs, and all Contagiou-
Diseases
The eminent physician, J. Marion
Sims, NJ. D., New York. SAWS: Il am
convinced that Prof Darby's Prophylac-
tic Fluid is most valuable dsinfectant
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
The Baby Is Van Stopped up.

1--WE took it out riding in its carriage
and it went to sleep. 1t caught cold
while we were carrying it from the car
riage back into the house" The Holman
Adjustable baby-carriage can be detached
from the wheels and carried into the
house without disturbing the baby. See
advertisement and send for catalogue.
275 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

In the opinion of many nurses, training
shoots for children is very much needed
in this country. This opinion would
probably be shared by great majority OF
infants if they were capable of forming
an opinion.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

with J. E. Loosely & Co, Successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo, life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable CON-
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed TO No. 1713
Second avenue, next door east of Nc
Intire & Co
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Attorney ut law, loans money on good
security. makes collections. Reference,
Mitchell & Lynde, bankers. Office in
most office block
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

The prophets" say this is to he a silk
aud velvet season, but with such an ar
ray of beautiful woolens to be chosen
from as are now shown, they cannot but
b Did their own for another season
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

All materials, whether silk or wool'
have their appropriate combination fab
RIGS, but tailor made costumes of plain,
smooth finished cloths will be as popular
as ever for street wear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Brocaded MORE antique is dress ma
terisl rich enough to satisfy the most fas>
,idious. The patterns are usually leaves
and conventionalized flowers, arranged
in stripes
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Passementeries are shown in all cOlors
to match all the fashionable shades in
wooden fabrics, and come in 9alloons,
and also in separate garniture for skirt
and waist
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Scarlet cashmere or diagonal wool
frocks for little girls are made very effect
i've, with black braid put on in small
snail shell patterns, or in diminutive
Greek KEYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

In the new Moolens. red and brown
seem to struggle for the ascendency
There are reddish browns and hrownish
reds, and clear reds and browns are con
trasted in plaids and stripes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Too many school boys are numbered
among the so-called spectators of the
period
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

DIR. A. Trau, Philadelphia. says: at
promotes:digestion and improves general
nutrition of the nervous system"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal 80 90 per ton, delivered to any part
of this city, usual discount for cash; cam
mel coal for CRATES Sc.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

In the combination, proportion, and prep
aration of its ingredients, Hoods Sarsa>
parilla accomplishes cures where other
preparations entirely fail. Peculiar in
its good name al home, which is tower
of strength abroad" peculiar in the phe-
nomcnal sales it has attained. Hoods
Sarsaparilla is the most successful medi-
cine for purifying the blood, giving
strength, and creating an appetite.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Inc world Is hollow, alnD ton : vain,
Come now said his chum, II know the symp-
toms;
Its all your li'er-that's very plain,
Yon need not suffer, for help is easy;
Pierce's Pellets 90 right to the place.
A friend to the billions, | well might call them
There's nothing better; the IL suit your case
Potts ceased his signing an bought the "Pelets "
No more he moarneJh his hapless lot!
His face is cheerful his heart is light-ome,
His melancholy is quite forgot!
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1879 Assets
nearly S1,o00,000. E. ". Hurst, agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
krell i Math have from foar TO six
fav0rs of ice cream to select from, and in
making their fruit favors they use moth
ing but the fruit itself for a flavor. thereby
guaranteeing their patrons the fruit
1avors, and the purest ice cream to be had
in the three cities. Call and give them q
trial, and become convinced.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

4 TTo&EEY At Law, Soiieifor III Ghancery An
IL Notary Public, Abst7a-Es. Loans auu 6allcC
tons. Office. Bufo i's Beok, ii avenue. Over
Baker, l'Welry store
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27
NTELLIG NEE COLUMN
PER GENT MORTGAGES

PER GENT MORTGAGES
--ON-
Improved Iowa Farms. Security 8 TO times the
loan and inspected in eacn case. Completed
Ioans always on hand FOR sale. Sizes Of loans
$500 TO $4,000 Time Of loans years. Only
choicest loans handled. References and details
given on application either in person or letter
H. NJ. HENLEY. Attorney al Law.
2l4 Main St. davenport. Iowa.
nor SALE. OLD PAPERS IN ANY
l. quantity at This office. cheap.
FOR SALE-A JERSEY COW, AND
l. heifer calf three weeks old; apply to
REV g J. LVtKEY-
NPECIAL-JUST RECEIVED AN EN-
~ tirely nev art Gle, the Universal Tripod
Agents can make 800 per week e. +. Adams,
1l9 Main street, Davenport Iowa. l51S
E'0R RENT-THE SALOON No. 1921
Second avenue, with furn ure, from Soyem-
Der l, 1887, on a ccouut of i'll health.
% 3w JOHN LlNEHAN. On premises
MAKE UP CANVASSERS AND
W take advantage of the boom and lay up
sometime for winter, great cut in pric :; goods
sell at sight; call and see
ADAMS MIG co
12.6t 1l9 Nsin st Davenport Iowa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

Small faced figures slow arriving time at fol
lowing points when passengers LEAVE Rock Island
at sos a, IN. FULL FACED when leaving at 30
y. m. Arrive at Bloomington,1 :0e p m. 9:32 p.
m; Danvile, 4:05 p M, 1885 a. m: Springfield.
3:45 p. m. 4l0 a. m; Alton. ~ p. m, 6:l5 a.
IN. in Illinois Indianapolis. 7:20 p, m, $50 m.
Terre Haute. 1000 ?. m. 1886 a. m: Evansville.
20 a m. 1885 Il. m in ln1iana Cincnn ii II rs
p. m, 7:45 a. n: Springfield, ~ 9:i5 a.
m, Columbus J Is H. M. Ills a. m. IN Ohio;
t. ouis, No 80 p, m. 7:45 a. m. Louisville,
X. 1875 a. M: Nashville, Tenn 30 m
300 .. IN. Connection from the above points
a.e dsrect snd unequa ed. Through sleeping and
rcclinipgchair ears run between Peoria and Co
lumbus.
Il. y SUDlOW. r. STOCKHOUSE,
SUPERINTENDENT. Genl Tkt. Agt.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-10-27

sistible.
Miss Fortescue was always present at the
sittings but sometimes found it necessary to
retire to the adjoining room to repress her
laughter the models ingenious remarks were
so highly amusing. Occasionally she gave
Maud some advice, as follows: "If he be
comes too laxative, my dear, you must snub
nm. snub him gorgeously, you know"
what can't understand" said Godfrey
one morning, SIS how you can paint SO well.
guess you amt more than 20, are your
Mot much more" said Maud.
Wien guess I'll be about two years older
than you in September"
Maud-Indeedl
Godfrey--A fact.
Maud-Well, that's nice age 1 suppose
you'll go into business and succeed finely.
Godfrcy-Own fault if | don't. Clicking
his tongue on his teeth) Guess I've got
money enough to back me-
Maud-Ie5f, There, how am
getting ON with the picturef
Godfrey-Well, | guess I'd be lucky to get
as good one again. What do you mean to
do with it any wayi
Maud-Do you with it1 Oh-ah-why. ex-
hibit it, perhaps.
dodfrey-You wouldn't sell it, I suppose
to mel
Maud tslowly)-Well, frankly, would
rather keep it myself
Godfrey tsuddenly)-I wish / had one of
you'll
Maud lraising her voice)-Carrie, please
come and criticise.
Godfrey was certainly very determined.
When the sittings were over be requested
permission to call at Miss Satterlees home.
Maud was very pleasant
10 eau. She repeated, smilingly Really,
should like to ask you, but, you see, the
house is closed, as we go to the seaside very
soon. Our receptions are over for the sea.
SOM
Godfrey bore his disappointment like q
hero. Had she not painted his portrait ant
refused to sell it-even to himl
My dear" said Miss Fortescue, am afraiC
your beautiful eyes have worked mischief t.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
SpR,NoEIELp, Nov. :

SPRiNoEIELp, Nov. z.
Misses Elsie Reese, Ssllie Inskeep
and Kitty Vance have entered tho
Home school at Mr.. Ell. Washing
tons. Master George Reese, and
Brook WI ing hal already pre-.
coded them. Miss Dodson. lie cher
OF said school must possess consider.
able magnetism 10 attract go msny
OF her former pupils ih'ther. Mss
Eta Was ington returned last Fri
day from an extended visit N Kan sss
aud Missouri; Ler many friea,ls are
glad 10 see her back. Mrs. j. +.
Dresser sister and brother in.law,
MIR. and Mrs. Josiah Lydick and
their daughter sp mt several
days with the former recently.
NJ ss Minnie Hedding of Bedford
Pa. has been the guest of Miss Mag.
gle Guthrie this week MIR. Z. A.
McGla,hery is teaching in Mineral
county on No. ] certificate. Our
school begins mex, Monday. Rev.
Mr.. Finley preached here Sunday TO
large and appreciative congregation.
49, O"iAOh uoNiHS tuuhC Shoh5c 'h
his appointment a. this place will
preach heis next Sunday week
18Th inst at IL A. N. instead OF the
following sabbath. Our merchants
are so busy they hardly have tine o
eat. Lois Of corn coming in. ind
bu incss is lively. Deputy Sheriff,
Heiskell and Polling were in town
yesterday coll, citing taxes. Most of
the farmers came in and paid their
"r. nts." Mr.. J. l. Blizzard was in
town Sunday. John Martin jr. went
TO Romney Saturday on business,
His father, and brother james have
bought large steam saw mill anil
contracted for saving three bundr d
thousand feet Of lumber for Il Nj.
Washington. Dir. Washington
mother ir-law Mrs. Cavitt started
for her home in texas Tuesday. The
coal f II The school houses ID icing
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
PIS IC ID LIrT

10 miro luce oar wkey IN your county will ship any guam
Satisfaction guaranteed all mag Ord"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1887-11-04
VIVA L AN | TO DO

The 9; mptoms Of Bi.ioutness are unhsppi-
~ but too well k1own. They differ in dit.
ferent individuals TO some extent. Hi
ious man is seldom break fast eater. Too
frequently, alss, he has in excellent appetite
for liquids but none for solids OF a morning
His tongue will hardly bear Inspection al any
time: II il is not while and furred, il is
rough, at all events
The digestive system is wholly out Of or
der and Darrhea or stiPsiion may be n
syn p'om or the two may alternate. There
are often tiemorrh0ids or even loss OF blood
There may tie giddIness and often headache
and HciGity or hatulenca and tenderness in
the rit of the stomach 7 o correct ali this il
Lot eject a cure Try GREES's AuGusT Flow.
"a il cCsts but trif.e aud thousands attest
its efficacy.